Downhill mountain biking is an extreme sport and to ensure you longevity in this fantastically exciting and often dangerous sport you need to be fitted out with the right safety gear. All it takes is one slip and you could be laid up for weeks!Full face helmet – this is first and foremost, your most important purchase. Not only is protecting your head of the utmost importance, but having your face and jaw covered is right up there too. To prevent grazing the skin off your face and even breaking your jaw, a full face helmet which covers the front of your face and jaw line is an absolute necessity.Gloves – If you come off your bike, your hands are in the firing line always and should be protected accordingly. A decent pair of gloves doesn’t set you back much and will no doubt prevent a world of pain.Knee pads – to prevent the horrible stinging, all painful graze, otherwise known as a roastie, not to mention really knocking or even breaking your knee caps. A good pair of knee pads is essential.Reinforced cycling shorts – Get
